ScottsMiracle-Gro Reports First Quarter Results; Company Well Positioned for 2025 Lawn & Garden Season
1. U.S. Consumer sales rose 11% driven by strong seasonal performance. 2. Gross margin improved significantly to 22.7%, driven by lower material costs. 3. GAAP loss per share improved, indicating positive financial recovery. 4. Future sales guidance reaffirmed amidst optimism for lawn and garden season. 5. Interest expense decreased 21% due to lower debt levels.